Current Projects - September 2026
N Line Future Station Area Planning
The city is beginning outreach and planning for two Station Area Master Plans (STAMPs) on the north side of Thornton. The plans will prepare for RTD’s planned completion of the N Line to the future stations at York at 144th and North Thornton at Colorado (CO) 7. These plans will consider a broad range of topics and how they inter-relate including land use, transportation and infrastructure, and economic development in order to create a cohesive long-term vision for the Station Areas. These planning processes will involve community engagement throughout the project to ensure participation from residents and businesses. Find more information at each Project's webpage.
York at 144th Project Page North Thornton at CO 7 Project Page
Different Types of Plans
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Thornton Comprehensive Plan
The Comprehensive Plan establishes goals, major strategies and key policies for Thornton’s neighborhoods, future jobs, and potential amenities. It also serves as an advisory document for development in the city.
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Subarea Plans
Long Range Planning develops subarea plans addressing specific areas in more detail than the Comprehensive Plan, with its "big picture" perspective. These detailed plans often incorporate a vision for future land use, growth and development.
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Station Area Master Plans
Station Area Master Plans seek to capitalize on the opportunities of the N-Line Commuter Rail and provide a vision and planning framework for future private development and public investment in the areas directly surrounding the transit stations.
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Functional, Strategic, and Master Plans
Master plans serve as more detailed, functional documents designed to supplement specific topics addressed in the Thornton Comprehensive Plan such as transportation, utilities, or parks and open space.
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Urban Renewal Plans
Urban Renewal Plans promote economic vitality by using tax increment financing to spur redevelopment activities that would otherwise not occur.